Masahiro Motoki

Acting

Born December 21, 1965 · Saitama Prefecture

Also known as 本木雅弘 · Motoki Masahiro · 모토키 마사히로

Biography

Masahiro Motoki (本木雅弘 Motoki Masahiro, born December 21, 1965 in Okegawa, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He portrayed protagonist Daigo Kobayashi in Departures, which won the 81st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. His performance earned him the Award for Best Actor at the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, at the 3rd Asian Film Awards and at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize.

Awards & recognition

Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Supporting Actor · 2016
Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Actor · 2009
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role · 2009
Kikuchi Kan Prize · 2009
Asian Film Award — Best Actor · 2008

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Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Actor · 1993
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role · 1993
Elan d'or Award — Newcomer of the Year · 1990
Mainichi Film Award — Best Actor
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role · 2009 · nominated
Asian Film Award — Best Actor · 2008 · nominated
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role · 2000 · nominated
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role · 1995 · nominated
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role · 1993 · nominated